LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL JR
Music and Lyrics by Laurence O’Keefe & Nell Benjamin
Book by Heather Hach
Based on the novel by Amanda Brown and the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture.
Directed by Sasha Young & Kiera Evely
Musical Directed by Jocelyn Hynes
Choreography by Kiersten Penny
"What, like it's hard?"
Harvard's beloved blonde takes the stage by glittery pink storm in this fun and upbeat adaptation of the hit film and award-winning Broadway musical.
Based on the award-winning Broadway musical and the smash hit motion picture, Legally Blonde the Musical JR. is a fabulously fun journey of self-empowerment and expanding horizons. The show's instantly recognizable songs are filled with humor, wit and sass — leaving cast members and audiences alike seeing pink!
Featuring the HAT Academy High School Production Class
Select Seats available for Free every performance while supplies last thanks to Radical Access.
TRAILERS
CAST
CREATIVE TEAM
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SASHA YOUNG (she/her) - CO-DIRECTOR
Favourite Previous HAT Director Credits:
Beetlejuice JR (Co-Director)
Favourite HAT Credits (performer):
Hairspray, Back to Broadway, Christmas at Sacred HeartFavourite Credits Elsewhere:
ELATYRIAF (Boardmore Playhouse) -
Kiera Evely (she/her) – CO-DIRECTOR
Favourite HAT Credits:
The Producers (Ulla), Funny Girl (Maude/Ensemble), Jack and the Beanstalk (The King of Uptown/Sarge), Dream! Dinner and a Show (Waitress Ensemble), Blow Me! A Big Bad Musically Comedy (Nicky)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Matilda, Mamma Mia (Savoy/HAT)Training:
Trained with D&R Dance for 15 years, Bachelor of Arts (Minor in Drama), Theatre Arts Certificate (CBU)Other:
I'm truly thrilled to join this killer creative team! Being part of one of my favourite shows is such an honour, and I can't wait to contribute to this exciting project! 😊 -
JOCELYN HYNES (she/her) – MUSIC DIRECTOR
Favourite HAT Credits:
Tell Your Story (Singer/Songwriter) A Christmas Carol (Cornelia) HAT Telethon (Finale; Original Piece Of Music)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Cape Breton Music Hall Of Fame Show 2024 (Rita MacNeil Tribute) United Way Gala 2025 (Membertou Trade and Convention Centre) Released a National Single 2024 (HOF Records)Training:
AUSOM Bachelor of Music Therapy Degree (2016-2020) HOF Records Developing Artist (2023-Present)Other:
I’m super excited to be back at the HAT and stepping into the role of music directing!! 🎶❤️ -
Kiersten Penny (she/her) – CHOREOGRAPHER
Favourite HAT Credits:
Feelin' Good: A Bubbly & Buble Dinner & Show (Choreographer & Featured Dancer), The Producers (Choreographer & Ensemble), Christmas at Sacred Heart (Choreographer & Featured Dancer), Blow Me: A Big Bad Musical Comedy (Cat of the Woods & Dance Captain), A Christmas Carol (Ghost of Christmas Present & Dance Captain), Dream: Dinner and a Show (Waitress Ensemble & Dance Captain), Jack and the Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Harpie & Dance Captain), Mamma Mia (Ali), Funny Girl (Ensemble & Dance Captain), Into the Woods (Lucinda), Cabaret (Frenchie), Shrek the Musical Jr. (Choreographer)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Nutcracker (Savoy Theatre), Chicago (Savoy Theatre)Training:
Broadway Dance Center Professional Semester, BA Dance/BKIN University of Calgary, Safe in Dance International: The Healthy Dance Practice CertificateOther:
Always happy to be back on the HAT stage doing what I love with the most talented people! -
Jacqueline Winters (she/her) - STAGE MANAGER
Favourite HAT Credits:
Hairspray (Tracy Turnblad), The Penelopiad (Maid), A Christmas Carol (Ensemble/Ghost Choir), Heart of Steel (Steel Plant Sweetheart)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Annie, Mama Mia, Elf, What We Become, Les Miserables (Savoy Theatre), Hairspray (MOTN Antigonish)Training:
16 years of dance training at D&R dance academy & 20+ years of vocal training!Other:
Super excited to be the SM on this project! -
EMMA MACPHERSON-SMITH (she/her) - ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER
Favourite Previous HAT Credits:
Alice In Wonderland (Duck), Wizard of Oz JR (Aunt Em), Pricked! (Assistant Stage Manager)
Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
The Gallery (Elizabeth Boardmore One Acts), Mamma Mia! (Riverview High School)
Other:
So excited to be apart of this production!
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Wesley J. Colford (they/them) - PRODUCER
Favourite HAT Credits:
The Wakowski Brothers, A Christmas Carol, Heart of Steel, Dream, Disco Nights, She Loves Me, The Drowsy Chaperone, Jack & The Beanstalk: A Musical Comedy Pantomime (Director)Favourite Credits Elsewhere:
Anie, Matilda the Musical (The Savoy Theatre)Training:
Sheridan College Musical Theatre Performance, George Brown Theatre School